Caregiving Expo
Maryland Public Television invites you to join us for a day of connection, education, and self-care at our Caregiving Expo on August 2, 2025.
Maryland Public Television invites you to join us for a day of connection, education, and self-care at our Caregiving Expo on August 2, 2025.
Mark your calendars! National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2025 will be held from August 3-9, 2025. Join us in celebrating and recognizing the vital work of health centers across the nation.
Happiness Happens Day is an annual holiday celebrated on August 8. It was initiated by the Secret Society of Happy People. The main goal of the holiday is to remind people that they are happier than they think because happiness is hidden in the small things. The Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP) was founded in […]
August 11th is Annual Medical Checkup Day. This day serves as a yearly reminder to schedule and prioritize routine medical checkups with a healthcare provider. These checkups are crucial for early detection of potential health problems and maintaining overall well-being.
WCNY invites you to a special screening and discussion of PBS' new documentary, "Caregiving," on Aug. 14 at WCNY-TV Studios in Syracuse.
WHUT, Howard University Television invites you to "Lights, Camera, Care: A Cinematic Celebration for Caregivers", a community engagement event designed to honor and support caretakers. This celebration will create a space where caretakers can connect, share their experiences, and gain valuable insights and resources. The evening will feature a reception, film screening of CAREGIVING, along […]
National Relaxation Day is observed annually on August 15th. It's a day to focus on stress reduction and self-care through relaxation techniques. The day was founded in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who wanted to remind people of the importance of taking time to unwind and de-stress.
World Breast Cancer Research Day is observed annually on August 18. This day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer research, promote early detection and screening, and support efforts to find a cure. The date, August 18, is significant as it represents the statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). Since then, WHD has become […]
Join Nashville Public Radio Editor and Afternoon Host LaTonya Turner for a robust, interactive conversation for and by caregivers in Tennessee. This community event will provide information and resources from experts in the field of caregiving as well as people with lived experiences taking care of aging parents, children with disabilities, spouses, and other loved […]
World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.
Join us for a free screening of the new film CAREGIVING, and meet two inspiring local caregivers from Sonoma County's Fijian community.
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